All About Our Teeth

What are incisors used for?

• Incisors are used for chewing gum.

• Incisors are used for grinding food.

• Incisors are used for tearing meat.

• Incisors are used for cutting and slicing food.

How many incisors do adults usually have?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 4

What shape are incisors?

• Chisel-shaped

• Round-shaped

• Triangular-shaped

• Square-shaped

What is the main function of canines?

• To provide insulation for the mouth.

• To produce vocal sounds.

• To chew and grind food.

• The main function of canines is to grasp and tear food.

How many canines do humans have?

• 4

• 8

• 2

• 6

What do canines help us do with food?

• Canines help us serve food.

• Canines help us detect and identify food.

• Canines help us cook food.

• Canines help us grow food.

What are molars primarily used for?

• Storing food

• Sensing temperature

• Grinding and chewing food

• Cutting meat

How many molars do adults typically have?

• 16

• 10

• 12

• 8

What is the difference between molars and incisors?

• Molars are for cutting food, while incisors are for grinding food.

• Molars are primarily for speech, while incisors are for tasting food.

• Molars are for grinding food, while incisors are for cutting food.

• Molars are used for tearing food, while incisors are for chewing food.

Why are molars larger than other teeth?

• Molars are larger than other teeth to effectively grind and chew food.

• Molars are smaller to fit in the mouth better.

• Molars are used for biting into hard foods.

• Molars are primarily for aesthetic purposes.